Skaters roll out preparations for possible Olympic inclusion

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DON'T ever accuse skateboarding of going mainstream, but that's where it's headed as the sport organises itself for possible inclusion in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

The driving force behind re-organising skateboarding around regular competition and access to training through The Australian Skateboarding Federation is solicitor Guy Gibbons, a key player in setting up The Board Meeting Corporate Surf charity here.

Mr Gibbons, who once ran a sports management company, says Australia has the world number one junior male and female skaters but received zero federal funding and until a year ago had no pathway program for elite athletes or infrastructure.

"We've got two world champions and no (competition) circuit," Mr Gibbons said.

He has met the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games delegation head and secured a commitment that skateboarding will be placed on show at various venues.

The Queensland titles in Coolum were an eye-opener for both Mr Gibbon and council representatives.

Young competitors from Sydney and Melbourne hit town for week-long practice sessions ahead of the event and pro-skater and former World Cup Vert points champion Renton Millar arrived to a rock star welcome.

A Shredders Series, due to start in earnest in 2016, has been piloted on the Sunshine Coast this year.

Young skaters can now train two days a week at the skate bowl of their choice with a Saturday competition, a format familiar to parents from other sports.

The Australian Sports Commission is now considering an application for formal recognition, an outcome which would unlock federal funding.